Prickly winged leaf, known as Mukthrubi in Manipuri, can be used for treatment for colorectal cancer, as per research

Prickly winged leaf, known as Mukthrubi in Manipuri, can be used for treatment for colorectal cancer, as per research

This traditional herb of Manipur is used for a variety of purposes in treating common ailments as well as a beauty tonic

This traditional herb of Manipur is used for a variety of purposes in treating common ailments as well as a beauty tonic

Fruits and seeds of this plant are used as tonic in fever and dyspepsia. Fruits are also used in toothache and scabies

Fruits and seeds of this plant are used as tonic in fever and dyspepsia. Fruits are also used in toothache and scabies

Seeds and leaves are used in treating indigestion, cough and bronchitis

Seeds and leaves are used in treating indigestion, cough and bronchitis

Plant extract of prickly ash is used in the preparation of insecticides. Oil extracted from the seeds is useful for healthy growth of hairs, antiseptic, deodorant and disinfectant.

Plant extract of prickly ash is used in the preparation of insecticides. Oil extracted from the seeds is useful for healthy growth of hairs, antiseptic, deodorant and disinfectant.

Bark decoction/ infusion is used in cholera. Stem/ fruit powder is used in toothache.

Bark decoction/ infusion is used in cholera. Stem/ fruit powder is used in toothache.

The scientific name of this plant is  Zanthoxylum bungeanum

The scientific name of this plant is  Zanthoxylum bungeanum

As per a report in National Library of Medicine, sanshools which are long-chain polyunsaturated amides in prickly winged leaf inhibited the growth of cancerous cells associated with colorectal cancer during research

As per a report in National Library of Medicine, sanshools which are long-chain polyunsaturated amides in prickly winged leaf inhibited the growth of cancerous cells associated with colorectal cancer during research

Colorectal cancer (CRC), a malignant tumor on the wall of the rectum or colon, ranks as the second leading cause of cancer incidence and the third most common cancer worldwide

Colorectal cancer (CRC), a malignant tumor on the wall of the rectum or colon, ranks as the second leading cause of cancer incidence and the third most common cancer worldwide

Prickly winged leaf is mainly distributed in Asia, America, Oceania, and Africa.

Prickly winged leaf is mainly distributed in Asia, America, Oceania, and Africa.

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